Whisper Creek - by Allison Brennan (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan delivers a pulse-pounding thriller about one family fighting for their land against both human enemies and Mother Nature.

After the sudden death of her husband, Ellen McKenna is doing everything she can to keep her Texas farm afloat. She and her family hope to expand their operation, but times are tough and making ends meet is more expensive than she imagined, much less trying to grow. Many of their neighbors in Cooke County have thrown in the towel and agreed to sell their farms to a local businessman, but despite similar pressure, Ellen refuses to let her dreams die.

On top of the usual hardships, a series of recent storms has left the region partly flooded, and as the heavy rain begins again one morning, all the members of the McKenna family jump into action to protect their land and animals. Ellen's oldest son discovers an injured dog--and the dog leads him to a man barely clinging to life, the apparent victim of a brutal home invasion. Then, Ellen's younger kids go to check on a nearby neighbor and walk into a threat none of them saw coming.

Before anyone can figure out what's really going on in their idyllic rural valley, the storm picks up again in intensity, and the McKenna kids find themselves in over their heads with no way to call for help. To protect her farm--and her family--Ellen must face down all the forces trying to tear them apart.

Allison Brennan's talent for twisty, tense pacing combines with a deeply drawn family drama and the unforgiving power of nature in this compelling standalone thriller.

Review Quotes

"Brennan's prose is so cleanly cinematic that the book in your hand dissolves, much like the writing of Robert Crais."--Sactown

"Brennan skillfully juxtaposes external and internal conflicts as they merge into a frantic climax. A compelling, quick read, Brennan's latest will attract her many fans and anyone interested in the challenges facing America's small farmers." -Booklist

"Fans of Yellowstone, Colleen Coble, and Ellen Crosby will enjoy this high-stakes drama rooted in land rights and family loyalty. While the farm-versus-corporation conflict may feel familiar, Brennan delivers relentless suspense and escalating danger."--Library Journal

"Brennan has crafted a terrific thriller that escalates the tension as the various elements collide. Whisper Creek is a place every suspense fan should visit, just make sure to check the weather forecast first." --firstCLUE

About the Author

ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels, including the Lucy Kincaid and Max Revere series. She was nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by the International Thriller Writers and is a two-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award by Kiss of Death. Married for more than a quarter of a century, Allison and her husband Dan raised five children, and currently live in Arizona where they enjoy baseball's spring training and exploring the Grand Canyon.